Economic Development Commission Meeting - November 6, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Approval of agenda
Approval of minutes for August 7, 2024
Open Forum
Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction (BREA) program 2023-2024 update
12th Street and Geneva Avenue Redevelopment analysis and planning
2025 Draft Economic Development Commission Work Plan
Staff liaison updates (Sales tax extension, Willowbrook Commons, Tanner Lake project)
Areas of Interest (5)
- The Oakdale Economic Development Commission is launching a new redevelopment study for the 12th and Geneva area in early 2025.
- The city is navigating the closure of the LA Fitness location in Oakdale, which was reportedly due to lease negotiation issues rather than membership decline.
- A newly passed sales tax extension will help fill budget gaps for the police department remodel and public works facility.
- The city has officially approved the Tanner Lake project, which includes over 110 apartment units and a public boardwalk.
- Commissioners are shifting toward a potential 'workshop' model for future redevelopment studies to save time and reduce costs.
Votes (2)
Approval of the agenda
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Unspecified Commissioner · Seconded by Unspecified Commissioner
Approval of the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Unspecified Commissioner · Seconded by Unspecified Commissioner
Notable Quotes (2)
The 12th in Geneva area is identified in the city's 2040 comprehensive plan as a priority area for Redevelopment.
12th and Geneva RedevelopmentExplaining the rationale behind the new redevelopment study.
The sales tax extension did pass last night which helps close part of the funding Gap that resulted from inflation.
Sales tax extensionProviding an update on local fiscal policy impacts.
People (2)
MaxCity StaffPresents agenda items, updates on business visits, and project statuses.
Presents agenda items, updates on business visits, and project statuses.
Commissioner PennCommissionerParticipated in a business visit to LA Fitness and provided feedback.
Participated in a business visit to LA Fitness and provided feedback.
Places Mentioned
12th Street North and Geneva Avenue (Highway 120/Century Avenue)Waters of OakdaleLA Fitness (Oakdale location)Maplewood (LA Fitness facility)Willowbrook Commons ParkTanner Lake
Events & Meetings (3)
- November 6, 2024: Regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission
- August 7, 2024: Previous regular meeting date
- February 2025: Scheduled Council appreciation dinner for work plan approval